C26800

CuZn33, is combining excellent cold forming properties with good mechanical strength. CuZn33 has good hot forming properties and excellent soldering and brazing properties. Due to the Outstanding deep drawing properties CuZn33 are called “deep-draw” brass.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 64.00 68.50
Pb - 0.09
Fe - 0.05
Total Others - 0.30
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To ASTM B927 (As Per Temper HO2)
Range (inch) From To UTS Min (ksi) UTS Max (ksi) PS Min (ksi) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min (HRB) Hardness Max (HRB)
Round (Dia) 0.059 0.500 53 - 33 10 - -
0.500 1.000 48 - 30 13 - -
1.000 2.953 43 - 28 15 - -
Hex (A/F) 0.118 0.500 53 - 33 10 - -
0.500 1.000 48 - 30 13 - -
1.000 2.756 43 - 28 15 - -
Square (A/F) 0.118 0.500 53 - 33 10 - -
0.500 1.000 48 - 30 13 - -
1.000 2.362 43 - 28 15 - -
Rectangle Thickness 0.118 0.500 53 - 33 10 - -
Thickness 0.500 1.000 48 - 30 13 - -
Thickness 1.000 1.969 43 - 28 15 - -
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (MPa) UTS Max (MPa) PS Min (MPa) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min (HRB) Hardness Max (HRB)
Round (Dia) 1.5 12 365 - 230 10 - -
12 25 330 - 205 13 - -
25 75 295 - 195 15 - -
Hex (A/F) 3 12 365 - 230 10 - -
12 25 330 - 205 13 - -
25 70 295 - 195 15 - -
Square (A/F) 3 12 345 - 170 10 - -
12 25 310 - 115 20 - -
25 50 275 - 105 20 - -
Rectangle Thickness 3 12 345 - 170 10 - -
Thickness 12 25 310 - 115 20 - -
Thickness 25 50 275 - 105 20 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point - Liquidus °F 1710
Melting Point - Solidus °F 1660
Density lb/cu in at 68°F 0.306
Specific Gravity 8.47
Electrical Conductivity %IACS at 68°F 27
Thermal Conductivity BTU/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-572 10⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.3
Specific Heat BTU/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 5600
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Not Recommended
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 30

TYPICAL USES
  • Fasteners
  • Architecture
  • Automotive
  • Builders Hardware
  • Electrical
  • Marine
  • Plumbing